Applications of Microencapsulated Bifidobacterium Longum with Eleutherine Americana in Fresh Milk Tofu and Pineapple Juice
- 2015-04-03
- Nutrients 7(4)
- A. Phoem
- S. Chanthachum
- S. Voravuthikunchai
- PubMed: 25854832
- DOI: 10.3390/nu7042469
Abstract
Bifidobacterium longum was microencapsulated by extrusion technique and added in fresh milk tofu and pineapple juice. Microencapsulation of B. longum with Eleutherine americana extract, oligosaccharides extract, and commercial fructo-oligosaccharides was assessed for the bacterial survival after sequential exposure to simulated gastric and intestinal juices, and refrigeration storage. Microencapsulated B. longum with the extract and oligosaccharides extract in the food products showed better survival than free cells under adverse conditions. Sensory analysis demonstrated that the products containing co-encapsulated bacterial cells were more acceptable by consumers than free cells. Pineapple juice prepared with co-encapsulated cells had lower values for over acidification, compared with the juice with free cells added. This work suggested that microencapsulated B. longum with E. americana could enhance functional properties of fresh milk tofu and pineapple juice.
Research Insights
Supplement | Health Outcome | Effect Type | Effect Size |
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Bifidobacterium longum KABP-042 | Improved Consumer Acceptability | Beneficial | Large |
Bifidobacterium longum KABP-042 | Increased Bacterial Survival | Beneficial | Large |
Bifidobacterium longum KABP-042 | Reduced Acidification in Pineapple Juice | Beneficial | Small |
Bifidobacterium longum MAK34B12L | Improved Bacterial Survival Rate | Beneficial | Moderate |
Bifidobacterium longum MAK34B12L | Improved Consumer Acceptability | Beneficial | Large |
Bifidobacterium longum MAK34B12L | Reduced Acidification in Pineapple Juice | Beneficial | Small |
Bifidobacterium longum Rosell-175 | Increased Bacterial Survival | Beneficial | Large |
Bifidobacterium longum Rosell-175 | Reduced Acidification in Pineapple Juice | Beneficial | Small |
Bifidobacterium longum Rosell-175 ME | Improved Bacterial Survival Rate | Beneficial | Moderate |
Bifidobacterium longum Rosell-175 ME | Improved Consumer Acceptance | Beneficial | Moderate |
Bifidobacterium longum Rosell-175 ME | Reduced Acidification in Pineapple Juice | Beneficial | Small |